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when the surface appears fairly dry their presence 

 indicates a wet subsoil, possibly some feet down. 

 The only plan for getting rid of Rushes is thorough 

 drainage, but they may be much reduced by frequent 

 close mowing. Draining and cutting in conjunction 

 with liming and manuring will destroy them. 



FIG. 63. Wood-rush (Luzula campestris Willd.), x. 



Wood Rushes. The genus Luzula includes a 

 number of species of plants belonging to the order 



